Latest Defence Jobs

Integration Team Lead

IntroductionSaab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence...

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Project Planner

The role involves creating and maintaining detailed project plans across multiple levels, from program to work package, ensuring accurate scheduling, dependency tracking, and progress reporting. The planner will collaborate with program managers, financial controllers, and work package leads to standardize planning formats and support risk management. Transitioning plans into a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool is also a key responsibility.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Consultant Systems Engineering

The Principal Consultant in Systems Engineering will lead major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, leading architecture development, and business development. The role involves mentoring teams and expanding client relationships.

Gregory Martin International Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Project Quality Assurance (PA) (m/f)

This role involves ensuring the quality of services and products delivered to customers, managing quality plans, and coordinating with technical departments for design reviews. The position requires a strong understanding of quality standards and processes, with a focus on space projects.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Systems Engineer Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, providing technical expertise, and strategic advice on defence programs. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, business development, and developing technical roadmaps.

Gregory Martin International Sn151Bn, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior RF Filter Design Engineer

This role involves leading microwave filter design projects from concept to production, with responsibilities spanning simulation, prototyping, and validation. The engineer will contribute to R&D for next-generation RF and mmWave filter solutions, support technical sales efforts, and ensure designs meet stringent compliance and performance standards. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and active participation in design reviews are key to mitigating risks and delivering high-reliability subsystems for critical communication networks.

Filtronic Yeadon, LS19 7RS, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Control

This role focuses on quality control for hardware products within Thales Alenia Space’s Madrid facility, ensuring compliance with European Space Agency standards. The engineer conducts inspections of in-house and subcontracted components, verifies product configurations, and supports continuous improvement of quality processes. Occasional travel to client or supplier sites may be required.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves developing robust mechanical solutions for aerospace systems using CAD. Responsibilities include creating detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and design documentation, as well as supporting design reviews, prototyping, testing, and production activities. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Matchtech Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Semi-skilled Aerospace Fitters

This role involves performing semi-skilled assembly tasks in aerospace manufacturing, including drilling, riveting, fitting components, and applying sealants to meet aerospace quality standards. Candidates will work within a small, experienced team on-site in Greater Manchester, following technical drawings and specifications. The position offers hands-on experience in structural assembly with opportunities for career development in a regulated engineering environment.

Tatton Recruitment Hyde, Manchester, SK14 2QT, United Kingdom

Talented Individuals

This role involves contributing to a satellite earth observation company focused on high-resolution thermal imaging and advanced analytics for global sustainability challenges. The organisation seeks skilled professionals across technical, data, engineering, geospatial, and commercial functions to support its mission. Work spans cutting-edge remote sensing, data analysis, and product development across defence, climate, and industrial monitoring sectors.

Satvu London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer

The role involves supporting production activities by resolving issues, managing manufacturing data in SAP, and driving process improvements within a defence and aerospace manufacturing environment. You'll create and maintain Bill of Materials and routings, track production stoppages, and contribute to Mission Directed Work Team meetings. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and the introduction of new manufacturing capabilities on the shop floor.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £47,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Field Service Engineer

This role involves installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing advanced satellite and data communication systems for a diverse customer base in maritime, government, and defence sectors. You will work on-site and in the field, ensuring critical systems remain operational and delivering high-quality technical support.

Reed Po91Hs, United Kingdom £26,000 – £30,000 pa

Electrical Engineer

This role involves hands-on electrical engineering support for motion control systems in industrial and marine environments. The engineer will diagnose technical issues, commission and maintain electrical systems, and collaborate with design and service teams on project delivery. Work takes place in workshops and at customer sites, requiring strong fault-finding skills and expertise in PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Office Angels Taunton, TA1 1HP, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will work in a highly regulated precision engineering and manufacturing environment, focusing on new product introduction, quality assurance, and process improvement. Key responsibilities include reviewing customer and regulatory requirements, supporting third-party processes, and monitoring manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Executive Network Group S352Pg, United Kingdom £45,000 pa

Quality Control Technician

As a Quality Control Technician, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections of spacecraft components, support in-process and final inspections, resolve supplier engineering queries, and maintain inspection equipment. You will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards and maintain accurate records.

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom